Cephas Institute

08/14/2026

We loved getting to have our students at Cephas today in preparation of our start on Monday.

We know it’s going to be a good year! 💛

08/14/2026

We are incredibly blessed to already have such a beautiful, supportive community around us. God has truly been so good in surrounding us with counsel, fellowship, and an outpouring of resources.

We are so grateful to the homeschool hangar and what she does for our community. 💛💛

We are so grateful for the incredible families who have donated to our Resource Center over the past year! 💛

Because of your generosity, we’re able to do more than provide resources for our own families. We’re able to give back and support our greater homeschool community, too!

Today, we were excited to donate a bin FULL of games to cephasinstitute , a local homeschool hybrid program opening this fall! 🎲🧩

We love seeing homeschool families and organizations support one another, and we’re so thankful that your donations allow us to keep passing that generosity along. Community is what it’s all about! ❤️

08/11/2026

Open house THIS Thursday, August 13th from 12-2!

If you are curious what Cephas looks like in person, this is an awesome opportunity to pop by, see the place, and ask questions!

Our open house is for both current families to get situated and prospective families that may be interested in learning more.

There's no formal appointment needed, just drop in between the 12 and 2!

If you're interested in coming, just send us a message so we know to expect you or send us a text at 239-537-0617 once you arrive!

08/04/2026

What does a day at Cephas look like? 🍃

If you’ve been wondering what our days actually look like, here’s a closer look at our daily schedule.

We’ve put a lot of thought into building a day that gives students what they need to grow and be challenged, while still leaving room to slow down, breathe, spend time outside, play, and build healthy relationships.

Learning matters, but so does the way a child experiences each day!

08/03/2026

Reading & Writing at Cephas

I LOVED reading and writing when I was young—I brought ten books on a beach vacation one time and read them all. 🫣😅

I believe there are many reasons that students are increasingly shying away from reading for fun as well as writing, with some reasons being frustration, pressure, or a simple lack of knowledge.

We don’t want to push reading and writing as a “have to” in order to get through school, but rather a door through which SO many worlds can be accessed! Every student deserves the wonder and opportunity that comes through strong literacy.

It’s not going to be everyone’s favorite, but we hope through individualized instruction, flexibility, and an emphasize on mastery, determination, and growth, we can continue to support our students in their reading and writing journey!

Drop a comment below—how does your kid(s) feel when it comes to reading and writing? How were you growing up?

07/30/2026

How do we approach Math at Cephas?

We know that math can be one of the greatest areas of need is students. A lot of times they have learning gaps or struggle to keep on pace with what’s demanded of them.

At Cephas, we use an online platform to provide every student with an individual pathway that meets them at their level and allows them to progress as their own pace. We also build in paper-to-pen exit tickets, intervention, small group support, and intentional micro-sessions in key concepts.

If you have a student that has had a hard time keeping up, needs extra support, or has specific learning gaps, this may be a perfect fit!

Watch the video to learn more.

07/27/2026

What’s one of the best parts of an intimate, responsive, and character-driven environment?

For me, it’s knowing that conflict, tension, and relational issues can be addressed rather than overlooked or ignored. We have the space to pause, have honest conversations, and help students work through challenges in a healthy and constructive way.

As someone who is around middle schoolers a LOT, there is no way to guarantee that there won’t be arguments, ugliness, or tension, even in a small group setting, but what’s important is that we have the opportunity to know each student personally, and to be aware of what is going on with our students and their relationships.

Unfortunately, teasing, exclusion, and bullying are common challenges during the middle school years. Sometimes they are subtle; other times they are direct. Either way, they rarely disappear without intentional guidance and intervention.

How do we approach this?

For one, we prioritize learning how to handle conflicts and work through disagreements. We have conversations on how to explain how something made you feel, how to apologize properly, and how to communicate your frustrations in a way that isn’t just attacking the other person. And we’re not afraid to pause academic time to have these conversations, call out behavior, or mediate disputes.

Conflict is inevitable, but having the space to meet with a student one on one and talk through what’s going on, or address a group in exactly what sort of behavior is acceptable or not—it’s not only invaluable, it’s necessary.

Our goal at Cephas is that EVERY student finds a safe place. A place where they don’t have to be afraid to go to school or feel like they’re not wanted. This isn’t something easy to create, but it’s important that we’re emphasizing, and putting into practice, what it truly means to have a behavior that demonstrates Christ-like love.

This little video may be silly, but I like it in the sense that it brings attention to the importance of healthy relationships, a safe environment, and a character that treats others with respect, honor, and dignity.

07/22/2026

How Can We Better Serve You?

As Cephas continues to grow, we're exploring two new pathways to better support homeschool families while staying true to our mission of providing Christ-centered, personalized education.

✨ Cephas Institute (Complete)
A comprehensive academic partnership.

✨ Cephas Core (Focused)
Four mornings each week of Bible, Math, and Literacy while families continue the remaining subjects at home.

✨ Cephas Flex (Flexible)
Two full days on campus with guided at-home learning on the remaining days.

Interested? Comment "Complete," "Core," or "Flex."
—whichever best fits your family—and we'll reach out to share more.

Just giving feedback? Tell us in a comment which option you think would best serve homeschool families in our community.

Grades 5–8

07/21/2026

John & I started Cephas because we know many families are looking for a different educational option—but don't want to carry homeschooling entirely on their own.

Cephas is a Christ-centered academic program for homeschool students in grades 5–8, designed to come alongside families with small classes, individualized support, and intentional, relationship-based learning.

If you've been wondering whether there might be a better fit for your child, we'd love to connect. Send us a message, schedule a call, or come visit our space to learn more about Cephas!

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